> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://earn.blink.sv/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://earn.blink.sv/chapter-104-bitcoin-why-is-it-special/104.01-lesson-limited-supply.md). # 104.1 Lesson - LimitedSupply **Screen:** LimitedSupply **Headline:** Special Characteristic **Reward:** 2 **Text:** Governments can print fiat money in unlimited quantities. By way of contrast, the supply of Bitcoin is fixed — and can never exceed 21 million coins. A continually increasing supply of fiat money creates inflation. This means that the money you hold today is less valuable in the future. One simple example: A loaf of bread that cost about 8 cents in 1920. In the year 1990 one loaf cost about $1.00, and today the price is closer to $2.50 ! The limited supply of bitcoin has the opposite effect, one of deflation. This means that the bitcoin you hold today is designed to be more valuable in the future — because it is scarce. \================================================================= ## QUIZ **Question:** Is the supply of bitcoin limited forever? **Answer:** Yes. There can never be more than 21 million bitcoin created. **Feedback:** Correct. By limiting the amount that can be created, Bitcoin is designed to increase in value over time. **Correct:** true **Answer:** No. The government can create more bitcoin at any time. **Feedback:** Wrong answer. The government has no control over Bitcoin. **Correct:** false **Answer:** No, the bitcoin software can be changed to allow more bitcoins to be created. **Feedback:** Incorrect. One of the key attributes of bitcoin is that the supply is limited forever. **Correct:** false